Physics

Geophysics: understanding terrestrial phenomena

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La géophysique : comprendre les phénomènes terrestres

IN BRIEF Geophysics: study of the physical characteristics of the Earth and other planets. Measurement techniques: gravimetry, seismology, magnetism, etc. Internal geophysics: exploration of the Earth’s structure from the surface to the center. Geophysical modeling: creation of mathematical representations of natural phenomena. Applications: understanding terrestrial movements and constructing models. Quantitative observation: use of networks of … Read more

Physique and meteorology: understanding the climate and forecasts

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Physique et météorologie : comprendre le climat et les prévisions

IN BRIEF Climate: a set of averages of atmospheric elements over a given period. Meteorology: study of short-term atmospheric phenomena. Climatology: analysis of climatic variations over the long term. Current reference period: 30 years to define a climate. Weather forecasts: based on the study of phenomena such as clouds and precipitation. Impact of climate change … Read more

Physics and Economics: Modeling and Forecasting

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La physique et l’économie : modélisation et prévisions

IN BRIEF Economic modeling: a crucial process for analyzing economic systems. Conceptualization, formalization, specification, and experimentation are the key steps in modeling. Econophysics: a multidisciplinary approach that uses tools from physics to solve economic problems. Economic simulation allows one to observe the functioning of economic phenomena. Mathematical and statistical tools: used in econometrics to analyze … Read more

The role of physics in modern astronomy

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Le rôle de la physique en astronomie moderne

IN BRIEF Modern Astronomy: study of celestial objects and their properties. Galileo: pioneer who laid the foundations of modern science. Universal Gravitation: discovery integrating different physical approaches. Atomic Physics: fundamental for understanding the Universe. Astronomical Observations: keys to exploring other planets and life. Links between Physics and Astronomy: unification of disciplines to explain the origin … Read more

Physical and philosophy: epistemological implications

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Physique et philosophie : implications épistémologiques

IN BRIEF Epistemology of physics: study of the schools and conceptions of phenomena. Relations between philosophy and physics: analysis of metaphysical questions. Critique of classical epistemology and its implications for science. Foundations of theory of knowledge in scientific discourse. Issues of causality and decisively in modern physics. Variability of boundaries between epistemology, philosophy of science, … Read more

Physics in Neuroscience: Understanding the Brain

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La physique dans les neurosciences : compréhension du cerveau

IN SHORT Neurosciences: study of the organization and functioning of the human brain. Brain: complex and always in scientific exploration. Albert Einstein: his model of physics may provide hints on cognitive functioning. Neural circuits: research on cognitive processes such as memory and reasoning. Challenges of neurosciences: understanding the mysteries of the human brain and its … Read more

Physics and ecology: impact of natural laws on the environment

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Physique et écologie : impact des lois naturelles sur l’environnement

IN BRIEF Impact of natural laws on the environment Interactions between physics and ecology Role of natural systems in environmental regulation Importance of understanding physical phenomena for the protection of nature Ecological risks related to human activity Ethics and environmental responsibility of scientists Sustainable and ecological solutions inspired by theoretical physics Physics and ecology are … Read more

Physics and History: Understanding Past Disasters

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La physique et l'histoire : comprendre les catastrophes passées

IN BRIEF Connections between physics and historical disasters Analysis of natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes Study of the effects of disasters on civilizations Use of physics to predict and understand these events Importance of scientific communication to raise public awareness Physics plays a crucial role in understanding past disasters, helping us analyze the … Read more

Sociophysics: modeling of human behaviors

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La sociophysique : modélisation des comportements humains

IN BRIEF Sociophysics: Study of human crowd behavior using mathematical tools inspired by physics. Analysis of theories of human behavior and social configuration. Exploration of means to predict unpredictable social events. Questioning individual versus collective modeling in human behavior. Emerging subfield: cognitive neuroscience and its impact on understanding behavior. Study of human reactions in disaster … Read more

The impacts of physics in the medicine of the future

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Les impacts de la physique dans la médecine du futur

IN BRIEF Digital technologies to optimize medical treatments. Personalized radiotherapy preserving healthy tissues. Smart prosthetics to enhance human capabilities. 3D printing for customized medical solutions. Biomarkers for precise diagnostics. Artificial intelligence in the service of medical diagnostics. New forms of artificial life to fight diseases. Digital twins for treatment simulation and monitoring. Advanced medical imaging … Read more